1Close all open programs.
2Click the Start button.
3Choose All Programs.
4Choose Accessories.5Choose System Tools.6Click System Restore.Follow the onscreen instructions.
application recovery
NOTE: Not all models include the Application Recovery program. Perform steps 3 through 5 of the following procedure. If Compaq Application Recovery appears in the folder, your PC includes the program.
If an individual
NOTE: Do not use the Application Recovery program to reinstall software programs that came on CDs or DVDs included in the PC box. Reinstall these programs directly from the CDs or DVDs.
to start application recovery:1Close all applications and folders.
2Uninstall the existing (damaged) application; see “uninstalling programs“ on page 69.
3Click Start on the taskbar.
4Choose All Programs.5Choose PC Help & Tools.6Click Compaq Application Recovery, and then click Yes.7Click Application Installation or Driver Installation, and then click Next.8Select the driver or application program to install, and then click Install.
9Follow the onscreen instructions.
10Repeat steps 7 through 9 to install other drivers or applications.
11When you have finished recovering applications or drivers, close the Application Recovery program. Then click Start, click Turn Off Computer, and click Restart to restart the PC.
WARNING: Do not skip this last step! You must restart the PC when you are finished recovering applications or drivers.
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